You might notice that you are in low spirits today, which may make you feel like retreating into solitude. It could be that your feelings are telling you that there are times in life when it is healthy to be alone in order to become centered and recharge your energy. If you feel down today, you might try meditation, which may help you gain a more objective view about things in your life. As you bring your focus within, you can begin by simply paying attention to you breath. Using your breath as your mental anchor, watch your thoughts as they come and go. You might observe that these thoughts are random and may not even reflect your current state of mind. Watching your thoughts in this way can help you realize that your thoughts do not define you, which may make it easier to lighten your heavy mood.

Meditation is a powerful tool that allows our minds to become aware of the effects our random thoughts have on our emotions. When we feel down, it is easy for us to think that our feelings are the result of something that is wrong with us when in fact they usually indicate that we need to slow down and take care of ourselves. Meditating helps us by teaching our minds that while our thoughts generate these feelings they often have little bearing on what is really going on in our lives. By observing your thoughts today, you will learn how to lessen the power they have over your moods.